San Diego Chapter #119

IkebanaInternational

Ikebana International
San Diego Chapter #119

"Friendship through Flowers"

New Member Orientation
58th Annual Teachers' Showcase
Our meetings are always Free and Open to the Public
Wednesday, September 24 at 10 a.m.

And don't forget we have a Raffle at the end of the meeting.
Join Us
I.I. San Diego Outreach
Look for us at this fun Free Event
Ikebana Demonstrations and Sale, such as: I.I. Aprons, Our Chapter Hand-made Cards,
Containers for creating Ikebana, and other Ikebana-related items.
PLUS an opportunity to join our Chapter!
October 22, 2025
10 A.M.

Our meetings are always Free and Open to the Public.
Join us.

And don't forget we have a Raffle at the end of the meeting!

Sumi-e by Joe Cross
Joe's Workshop will be FREE of charge and limited to 10 people.
There will be a sign-up sheet at the September General Meeting.
FAQs
Ikebana & Our Chapter
Have a Question We Didn't Cover?
We've gathered answers to some of the most common questions about ikebana
and our San Diego Chapter - but every flower is unique, and so are your questions!
If you don't see what you're looking for,
feel free to contact us and we'll be happy to help
sandiegoikebana@gmail.com
Thank you
What is Ikebana?
What is Ikebana International?
What is the San Diego Chapter?
Do I need to be Japanese or speak Japanese to join?
Where do meetings take place?
I have no Ikebana experience. How will I know what school to study?
I would like to learn more about Ikebana, may I visit a meeting to find out more?
How often do you meet?
Can I visit before becoming a member?
How do I become a member?
What styles or schools of Ikebana are represented in San Diego?
How do I choose which school of Ikebana to study?
Do you offer classes?
Where can I take ikebana classes?
I am not free during the week to attend your meetings. Is there another way of learning Ikebana?
Do I need special tools or containers?
What are the benefits of studying Ikebana?
How do I find a Demonstrator for my club meeting or company event?
How can I make a Donation?
Save the date
Tokonoma Arrangements
at the Exhibit Hall
Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
San Diego
What is a Tokonoma?

Tokonoma is a uniquely Japanese architectural feature
that provides a designated space for displaying art.
This aesthetic focal point of the home may include an Ikebana arrangement,
a landscape scroll, bonsai, or other objects of beauty
that together express a three-dimensional story of harmony and transience.
The overall result is an uncluttered sense of upliftment and
seasonal connection to nature.
Welcome to our Tokonoma
This slideshow features
Tokonoma arrangements created by our chapter member volunteers
displayed at the
Exhibit Hall
Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
in Balboa Park, San Diego
WATCH VIDEO HERE

2025 Tokonoma Video
WATCH VIDEO HERE

2025 Ikebana Day

Ikebana

International

Ikebana International

San Diego Chapter #119

"Friendship through Flowers"

58th Annual Teachers' Showcase

Our meetings are always Free and Open to the Public

Wednesday, September 24 at 10 a.m.

And don't forget we have a Raffle at the end of the meeting.

Join Us

I.I. San Diego Outreach

Look for us at this fun Free Event

Ikebana Demonstrations and Sale, such as: I.I. Aprons, Our Chapter Hand-made Cards,

Containers for creating Ikebana, and other Ikebana-related items.

PLUS an opportunity to join our Chapter!

October 22, 2025

10 A.M.

Our meetings are always Free and Open to the Public. Join us. And don't forget we have a Raffle at the end of the meeting!

Sumi-e by Joe Cross

Joe's Workshop will be FREE of charge and limited to 10 people.

There will be a sign-up sheet at the September General Meeting.

FAQs

Ikebana & Our Chapter

Have a Question We Didn't Cover?

We've gathered answers to some of the most common questions about ikebana

and our San Diego Chapter - but every flower is unique, and so are your questions!

If you don't see what you're looking for,

feel free to contact us and we'll be happy to help

sandiegoikebana@gmail.com

What is Ikebana?

What is Ikebana International?

What is the San Diego Chapter?

Do I need to be Japanese or speak Japanese to join?

Where do meetings take place?

I have no Ikebana experience. How will I know what school to study?

I would like to learn more about Ikebana, may I visit a meeting to find out more?

How often do you meet?

Can I visit before becoming a member?

How do I become a member?

What styles or schools of Ikebana are represented in San Diego?

How do I choose which school of Ikebana to study?

Do you offer classes?

Where can I take ikebana classes?

I am not free during the week to attend your meetings. Is there another way of learning Ikebana?

Do I need special tools or containers?

What are the benefits of studying Ikebana?

How do I find a Demonstrator for my club meeting or company event?

How can I make a Donation?

Save the date

Tokonoma Arrangements

at the Exhibit Hall

Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum

San Diego

What is a Tokonoma?

Tokonoma is a uniquely Japanese architectural feature

that provides a designated space for displaying art.

This aesthetic focal point of the home may include an Ikebana arrangement,

a landscape scroll, bonsai, or other objects of beauty

that together express a three-dimensional story of harmony and transience.

The overall result is an uncluttered sense of upliftment and

seasonal connection to nature.

Welcome to our Tokonoma

This slideshow features

Tokonoma arrangements created by our chapter member volunteers

displayed at the

Exhibit Hall

Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum

in Balboa Park, San Diego

2025 Tokonoma Video

2025 Ikebana Day

Our meetings are always Free and Open to the Public.
Join us.

And don't forget we have a Raffle at the end of the meeting!